Nearly half of all establishments provided formal job skills education in 1993, while orientation, safety and health, and workplace-related education were provided by 1 in 3 establishments. Less than 3 percent of all establishments offered formal education in basic reading, writing, arithmetic and English language skills, although 19 percent of large establishments offered such education.
Did you know these are the most commonly taught job skills through formal education?
The three types of job skills most commonly taught through formal education were sales and customer relations, management skills, and computer skills. While about 1 in 4 establishments provided education in these areas, 1 in 12 provided formal education in food, cleaning, protective, and personal services.
Do you know why do employers decide not to provide formal job skills education?
Nearly two-thirds of establishments that did not provide formal job skills education in 1993 reported that 'on-the-job' education satisfied their education needs. Less than 10 percent reported that the cost of formal education was too high or that they were unwilling to provide formal education due to a fear of losing trained employees to other employers.
